Big Dazza Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hey guys just finished aging this Blancpain Fifty Fathoms for someone and thought I'd share Such an improvement over the stock dial (pity its too dark to take some good photos). Think I'll be off to buy myself one now, really fallen in love with the FF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Incredible work mate, that looks stunning! Might have to put this back on my wish list... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Very Nice Daz, Which dealers selling it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I'm contacting a guy called Dennis Rudy about getting one, aint cheap though and will defo need to age it, the stock dial is way too clean and shiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Heres what it looked like originally (image from googler but same watch especially) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 How did you get the yellow bezel markers looking so creamy/yummy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I only sanded the bezel insert slightly to give it a less shiny look, those bezel inserts are glued in solid. Im asking for a spare insert when I buy mine to relume it. Saying that the insert on the watch I was modding wasnt quite as yellow as that photo I found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Looks very very good. Congrats to the lucky owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Cool, had never heard of Dennis Rudy before, thought only DSN had vintage BPs! $425 seems fair, given you get an eta 2824... Where is the replacement dial from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I think it comes with a clone or seagull movement for $4xx, dial came with the watch when it was sent to me for modding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Back in 2007, there a was a guy named Enzo Progetatto who was selling a few BP and Tournek -Rayville Dials over here on RWG. He made a few dials, mostly as a source of dials for himself. He sold ofv the spares. Never heard from him againi, so I doubt that source is available. i contacted him with the idea odf converting my MK II Stingray to a T-R, somehow that project got sidetracked and I never did it. i really like this watch though, great work, of course the vintage BP dial is much nicer than the sterile dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Yup so nice that I just ordered myself one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 What dial are you going to use on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Same one as the one I modded, cant wait! oh boy oh boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Where did you source the dial? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Yes tell us more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Daz I have dealt with Dennis R. no problems ,stand up guy and quality work on the watches I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Pm me if you need more details dont know if they want it disclosed publicly. But yea Dennis seems a great guy to deal with, answered about a million of my questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Big Dazza, that is simply beautiful. The patina is awesome. Your work is marvellous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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